Rein-holder



(No Model.)

' G. LIVINGSTON.

REIN HOLDER.

No. 267,093.v Patented Nov. 7, 1882,

UNITED STATES PATENT OEEICE.

GEORGE LIVINGSTON, OF OSKALOOSA, IOWA.

REIN-HOLDER.

SPECIFICATION forming part of Letters Patent No. 267,093, dated November '7, 1882,

' Application inea Angustia 1882. (No model.)

To all whom it may concern:

Be it known that I, GEORGE LIVINGSTON, of Oskaloosa, in the county of Mahaska and State of Iowa, have invented certain new and useful Improvements iu Rein-Holders; and I do hereby declare that the following is a full, clear, aud exact description of the invention, which will enable others skilled in the art to which itappertains to make and use the same, reference being had to the accom panying drawings, which form a part of this specification.

This invention relates to rein-holders, and has for its object to provide a simple, durable, inexpensive, and efcient device that will automatically return to its normal position.

In the drawings, Figure l is a perspective view of the device in position. Fig.2isa side view thereof, Fig. 3, a vertical sectional view on the line x w, Fig. 2; Fig. 4, a perspective detail view of the cam piece or lever; Fig. 5, a like view of the spring; Fig. 6, a like view of the spring-socket; and Fig. 7 a horizontal sectional view on the line y y, Fig. 2.

Referring to the drawings, A designates a base or'bottom plate, which is provided at its front and rear edges with a downwardly-extending iiange, B, these lia-nges being arranged to embrace the dash-board O and he secured thereto, preferably by screws D D, to retain the holder in position. The top surface or face, E, of plate A isinclined downwardly and rearwardly and may be slightly concaved, as shown. By this construction the reins are held more securely from tension in front by the raised portion F. The face E is also provided with transverse parallel ridges or projections G, or is otherwise roughened, and has formed at one end a vertical side or flange, H, having at its top a horizontal extension, I, provided with a socket or perforation, J, for the lateral horizontal shaft or rod K. The edges LL of flange Il are beveled to facilitate handling of the reins, and extension I is provided in its end, around shaft K, with an annular groove or socket, M, having an auxiliary groove or recess, N, at the top, the purpose of which will be presently described.

O designates a cam piece or lever, which is formed with a hub having perforation P` for shaft K, and with a rearwardly-extending thumb-operating handle, Q, having a beveled or curved edge, It, to facilitate manipulation. The bottom surface, S, of lever O is convexly curved, preferably semi-oval, as shown, with the greater curve at the rear end, T, where` its surface is most iu contact with the reins. Thesurface S is also provided with transverse ridges U, or is otherwise roughened, and is provided at its outer edge with a downwardly-extending side ange, V, gradually increasing in depth toward the rear end. This liange serves to retain the reins from lateral displacement when in the holder.

Between the rear edge of portion S and handle Q is formed a recess, W, to receive the end of the thumb for greater purchase in operating the handle. The inner face of cam O is formed with an annular groove or recess, X, around perforation P, having an auxiliary groove or open space, Y, forming shoulders Z and A'.

Ou shaft K and in grooves M and X is titted a coiled spring, B', having an arm, O', at each end, one of which is received in groove N, while the other plays in groove Y. Thus, when the cam is turned up rearwardly to the position shown in dotted lines, Fig. 2, to receive the reins, the spring operates against shoulder Z to throw it back and clamp the reins between plate Aand surface S when the hold on the cam is released.

The operation and advantages of my invention will he readily understood. The reins are securely clamped in place, but can be readily released by simply elevating the cam.

I claim as new- 1. The combination, with the base-plate A, having a roughened face, E, and vertical side dan ge, H, carrying shaft K, and provided with a stop-recess, N, and the coiled spring B', having an arm, O', at each end, of a cam-lever, O, having corresponding recess or groove Y, as set forth.

2. The combination of the base-plate A, having a rearwardly-inclined roughened face, E, and side flange, II, carrying shaft K, and provided with socket M and groove N, thecoiled spring B', having an arm, O', at each end,and cam-lever O, having an operating-handle, Q, conveXly-curved roughcned surface S, recess X, and groove Y, as set forth.

In testimony that I claim the foregoing as my own I have hereto affixed my signature in presence of two witnesses.

GEORGE LIVINGSTON.

Witnesses:

J oHN F. LAGEY, HARRY S. PORTER.

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